We had an unforgettable weekend!
Friday – Monday, August 5 – 8, 2011
Our celebration of 150 years extended throughout the summer, and the sesquicentennial birthday weekend was no different.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Mt. Washington Valley Old Car Club Cruise Night – 5pm – 8 pm.
Folks came a showed their ride from the 70′s, 60′s, 50′s & earlier.
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Sesquicentennial Gala
A gala that honored and celebrated the Mt. Washington Auto Road’s unique point in history.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Mt. Washington Auto Road Staff Reunion
A reunion that folks we able to reminisce and swap tales with co-workers and friends past and present.
Documentary Film: Brush and Pen: Artists & Writers of the White Mountains 1800 – 1900. This film explores the history of the artists who shaped the vision of the White Mountains. It was presented by the producer, Andrea Melville in the Lodge at the base of the Auto Road. 7PM
Monday, August 8, 2011
150th Birthday of the Mt. Washington Auto Road
Birthday cake, cars on display and much more!
In addition, a Pictorial Postmark Station was available at the entrance to the Lodge from 10am-3pm. Guests personally presented an addressed or unaddressed envelope, post card, or other item with sufficient First Class Mail postage to the postal clerk at this temporary retail station. The clerk applied the official Mt. Washington Auto Road 150th Sesquicentennial Station Pictorial Postmark. A great commemorative item to remember this significant day in history!
A very nice contingent of Stanley steam cars joined us for lunch as they started their week long tour throughout the White Mountains!
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